In London it's the Chelsea Flower Show and in Canberra it's Floriade. In Melbourne, the event that gets plant enthusiasts and floral fanatics excited is the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. This spectacular celebration of all things horticulture is once again taking over the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens for five days of world-class landscape designs, breathtaking floral displays, educational talks and family friendly workshops.
More than 100,000 people are expected to check out the Southern Hemisphere's biggest flower festival, which is running from March 20 to 24. The program is set to include more than garden displays with dazzling designs, main stage discussions with industry experts and plenty of backyard inspo.
The beloved Show Garden installations competition will feature some of the world's best landscape designers – like Peter Donegan and Japan’s Koji Ninomiya – vying for the winner's title. This year will also feature the first Indigenous show garden, offering an immersive visitor experience that reflects the rich connection between the land and its custodians.
Then follow the scent of fresh blooms into the Royal Exhibition Building as it transforms into the Great Hall of Flowers thanks to some of Victoria’s leading floral designers, including a new aerial flower display exhibition. Plus, there'll be a brand-new entertainment precinct in the forecourt, with food trucks, DJs and workshops.
Gardens by Twilight will return on Friday, March 22, to give city dwellers the opportunity to visit the show after dark and experience a lush, twinkling paradise with music, fine wines and gourmet bites.
Whether you’re looking to redo your entire garden, spruce up your indoor spaces or just bask in the beauty of these gorgeous blooms, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is not to be missed. See the full program of events and get your tickets here.